Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Kentucky area

There 48 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 220,419 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Kentucky with a population of 4,452, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Centre College in Danville which is ranked #147 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kentucky enrolling 31,547 students. In terms of affordability, Ivy Tech Community College South Central in Sellersburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,234 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Columbia.
Columbia, KY within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Daymar College Online
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Louisville, Kentucky
 

Daymar College Online

Private 4 Year

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  • 376enrollment
  • $21,430net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Columbia

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Simmons College of Kentucky
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HBCU
Louisville, KY
 

Simmons College of Kentucky

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 237enrollment
  • $18,831net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Columbia

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Mid America College of Funeral Service
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Jeffersonville, IN
 

Mid America College of Funeral Service

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $24,709net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 6

87 miles from Columbia

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Georgetown College
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Georgetown, KY

Georgetown College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kentucky

  • 1,548enrollment
  • $15,152net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

87 miles from Columbia

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Indiana University Southeast
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New Albany, IN
 

Indiana University Southeast

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,672enrollment
  • $8,264net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

90 miles from Columbia

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Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
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Pineville, KY
 

Clear Creek Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 147enrollment
  • $16,836net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

91 miles from Columbia

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Ivy Tech Community College South Central
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Sellersburg, Indiana
 

Ivy Tech Community College South Central

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,413enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Columbia

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Roane State Community College
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Harriman, TN
 

Roane State Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 4,457enrollment
  • $4,573net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.17Avg GPA

93 miles from Columbia

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Miller Motte Technical College Madison
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Madison, TN
 

Miller Motte Technical College Madison

Private 2 Year

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  • 30enrollment
  • $17,763net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Columbia

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Lincoln Memorial University
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Harrogate, TN

Lincoln Memorial University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 5,418enrollment
  • $19,162net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 982-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

98 miles from Columbia

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Nossi College of Art
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Madison, TN
 

Nossi College of Art

Private 4 Year

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  • 298enrollment
  • $24,206net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Columbia

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Remington College Nashville Campus
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Nashville, TN
 

Remington College Nashville Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 240enrollment
  • $25,283net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Somerset Community College and is 38.2 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Somerset Community College are $4,560 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Somerset Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.